CO 49 over Terrapin Creek
GoodPosted for loadCleburne County, Alabama · CO 49 Terrapin Creek · Structure no. 004931
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 1991 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 49 over Terrapin Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 49 over Terrapin Creek in Cleburne County, Alabama. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2034. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 49 over Terrapin Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 49 over Terrapin Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does CO 49 over Terrapin Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CO 49 over Terrapin Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO 49 over Terrapin Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.